Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer
by Devesh Jaganath in Major League Soccer Predictions
Following an exhilarating battle in the MLS Western Conference season, only two sides now remain as Los Angeles FC prepare to take on the Houston Dynamos in the conference final on Saturday. This match will take place at the BMO Stadium in California. The hosts ended the regular season in third place, while the visitors ended one point and one spot above them, both behind St Louis at the top. The winners of this encounter will move on to face either FC Cincinnati or Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup final on December 9.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Form
Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Nov 2023 - Major League Soccer
5 Nov 2023 - Major League Soccer
28 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
21 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
7 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
4 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Nov 2023 - Major League Soccer
11 Nov 2023 - Major League Soccer
6 Nov 2023 - Major League Soccer
29 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
21 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
7 Oct 2023 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC against Houston Dynamo : Head to Head (H2H)
40 %
20 %
40 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
14 Jun 2023 - Major League Soccer
10 Jun 2023 - Major League Soccer
18 Sep 2022 - Major League Soccer
12 Jul 2019 - Major League Soccer
3 Jul 2018 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC - Houston Dynamo: Form Analysis
Los Angeles FC managed an against-the-odds 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the semi-final to book their place in this blockbuster clash. Denis Bouanga scored the all-important goal in that match. With that victory, LAFC now have the opportunity to become the first side to reach the MLS Cup final two years in succession since the Seattle Sounders did it in 2019 and 2020. The hosts are carrying a very good record into this match, unbeaten in their last six games, including five wins and a draw. Over the course of the campaign, LA recorded 14 wins, ten draws and ten losses, though this opponent beat them home and away in the regular season. Nevertheless, with the home-field advantage, the hosts are the favourites to go on to win this crucial encounter, according to the bookmakers.
Meanwhile, a first-half strike by Franco Escobar secured a 1-0 victory for Houston over Sporting Kansas City in the semi-final. Ben Olsen guided his side to their first trophy since 2018 this season when they claimed the US Open Cup. They have not tasted defeat in regulation time in over two months, last losing to Kanasas in a regular season fixture. However, history is not exactly on the Dynamos' side, as they have failed to win an away playoff match since 2017, when they overcame the Timbers 2-1. In addition, Houston only managed three wins in away matches during the regular season, though having beaten this opponent in one of those, the visitors cannot be written off from this contest just yet.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Los Angeles FC against Houston Dynamo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
K. Acosta
T. Schmitt
ForwardI. Achara
Los Angeles FC & Houston Dynamo Squad Analysis
The hosts have a full squad at their disposal and are expected to remain unchanged from the side that beat the Sounders last week. The experienced ex-Juventus Giorgio Chiellini is expected to retain his spot in the heart of the defence, while Denis Bouanga will lead the line and also leads the top-scorer charts with 24 goals in the league and 37 across all competitions.
In the opposite dugout, though, the Dynamos will have to make do without the services of Ifunanyachi Achara and Tate Schmitt, with both players ruled out of this match due to knee injuries. Steve Clark got his first clean sheet of the playoffs and will need another big performance in the Houston goal to keep out the likes of the rampant Bouanga in this one.
Los Angeles FC - Houston Dynamo Key Points
- Seven of Los Angeles FC’s last ten matches have ended with under 3.5 goals
- Los Angeles FC have kept clean sheets in their last two post-season matches
- Six of the last seven matches between these sides have ended with fewer than four goals scored
- Each of Houston Dynamos' last five games have ended with under 3.5 goals
- Houston Dynamos have only conceded more than a single goal in one of their last ten matches in all competitions
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
The stage is set for the two best sides in the Western Conference to lock horns, and the hosts are fancied to reach their second consecutive MLS Cup final. However, the Dynamos are no pushover and are likely to prioritize keeping a clean sheet here, which will keep them in the contest. We are expecting a closely contested match and feel that this will be a low-scoring, hard-fought battle in which either side could prevail. Therefore, our Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamos prediction: Under 3.5.
Soccer Acca Boost
Up to 70% bonus for accumulators on over 80 selected leagues at bet365. Applies to pre-match accumulators of 2+ selections on the standard Full Time Result or Result/Both Teams To Score markets only. The bonus percentage is dependent on the number of selections. Bonus capped at £100k and applied to returns. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. New and eligible customers only.
The bonus will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out, the bonus will be calculated based on the remaining active stake. Where all selections within the bet have been marked as won and this has been Cashed Out for the full return value, the bonus will apply and the maximum bonus that you can receive is £100,000 or currency equivalent. If a qualifying bet is edited using the Edit Bet feature, the bonus will be calculated based on the new stake. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the bonus will no longer apply.
Bets placed with Bet Credits, Double Chance bets or combination bets with bonuses such as Lucky 15's or Lucky 31's do not apply for this offer.
T&Cs apply. Only available to new and eligible customers. Registration required.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
